Billie Eilish makes ‘Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List

Earlier this week Forbes released their annual 30 Under 30 edition and a couple of notables from the music world ended up making the highly-esteemed list.

Billie Eilish, 16, was one of the musicians to make the list after a monumental 2018. Thrust into the spotlight thanks in part to her latest hit, “You Should See Me in a Crown,” a relentless touring schedule, and billions of song streams. The list seeks to measure a lot more than sheer popularity, aiming to identify the biggest risk takers who will leave a lasting impact in fields from “Arts and Style” to “Venture Capitalists.” The music category was dominated by hip hop and pop stars, with only Billie Eilish and Led Zepplin-esque Greta Van Fleet representing anything that resembled rock music.

Maybe this will help light a fire under some of the scene’s up-and-comers to push a few more boundaries. Billie certainly is.

To wrap your head around Billie’s meteoric rise, check out this really cool interview she did with Vanity Fair. Conducted a year apart with the exact same questions, it punctuates the incredible amount of growth that has taken place for Billie in such a short time.